The Choose Friends to Invite dialog will appear. Click the Invite button next to the name(s) of the friend(s) you wish to invite, then select Return to Game.

The timer at the top of the screen tells you whether a race is currently in progress, or when a new one is about to begin. If there are at least two players in the lobby and there are no races currently in progress, a new race will begin once the timer counts down to zero.

Custom Cup

If you want to play a specific kind of event, you can search for a custom cup that meets your criteria, or you can set one up to your own preferences.

How you play a custom cup differs depending on whether you want to host your own, or simply join one:

To host:

From the Main Menu, select Online.

Select Multiplayer.

Select Custom Cup.

Select Create Game.

A message will appear asking you whether you wish to allow players to use downloadable content. Select your preferred option. If you select Yes, players who do not own DLC being used in the game will not be able to join.

The Cup Settings screen will appear. Adjust the race settings, then select Done.

The race lobby will appear. To select a vehicle for the race, choose Select Vehicle.

The Choose Friends to Invite dialog will appear. Click the Invite button next to the name(s) of the friend(s) you wish to invite, then select Return to Game.

The timer at the top of the screen tells you whether a race is currently in progress, or when a new one is about to begin. If there are at least two players in the lobby and there are no races currently in progress, a new race will begin once the timer counts down to zero.